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French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk

About the Item

A most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood and ormolu desk. The desk is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with fine wrap around ormolu sabots and a striking ormolu fillet which leads up each leg to richly chased pierced foliate corner mounts. The scallop shaped frieze displays three drawers at the front with exceptional floral marquetry which is repeated at the back and sides. Each drawer retains their original locks and displays richly chased foliate ormolu keyhole escutcheons and are separated by stunning pierced foliate ormolu mounts with intricate etched details. Above is the original leather writing surface framed within a fine mottled ormolu gallery with elegant foliate corner mounts.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 62.25 in (158.12 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 76401stDibs: LU949926080512
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